Matcha-misu

Matcha-misu is a unique twist on a classic tiramisu. Instead of cocoa powder, matcha powder is used. For all tiramisu and matcha lovers out there, this is a must-try!

Prep time: <20 minutes

Set time: 24 hours

Yield: 8

Ingredients

• Cream
  • 475g (~2cups) mascarpone cheese at room temperature
  • 4 egg yolks at room temperature
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1.5 cups whipping/heavy cream
  • 1 tsp matcha powder
• Cake
  • ~30 giant lady fingers
  • 1 cup warm-hot water
  • 1 tbsp matcha powder
  • 1 tbsp honey
• Matcha powder for dusting

Directions

1. Mascarpone cheese: In a large bowl, beat mascarpone cheese until smooth. Beat at high speed until mixture becomes creamy. Add matcha, vanilla extract and mix until incorporated.
2. Prepare a double boiler for the egg yolks: If you have a double boiler, use it in this step. If you don’t, place a heat-proof bowl over a small pot of simmering water over low heat. DO NOT let the water touch the bottom of the bowl.  Whisk the egg yolks and granulated sugar together until light and airy, about 5 minutes. It should get thicker and double in volume. Remove from the heat immediately. Let it cool for 1-2 minutes.
3. Slowly add egg yolk mixture into cheese mixture. Beat on medium speed until well combined.
4. Whip the Heavy Cream: Add heavy cream in a bowl of a mixer. Beat on medium-high speed until cream thickens and soft peaks form. (Be careful not to over-beat)
5. Add whipped cream into cheese-cream mixture. Use a whisk to mix evenly until fully incorporated.
6. Assemble: In a medium size bowl, mix water, matcha powder and honey until combined. Dip lady fingers one by one in mixture for 2 seconds before laying out onto a 9’x12′ pan.
7. Transfer cream mixture on top of the lady fingers in the square pan. Use a spatula to spread evenly.
8. Repeat with second layer of soaked lady fingers on top of cream, alternating between cake and cream layers. End of with cream layer on the top.
9. Cover and store in fridge for 24-48 hours.
10. Dust matcha powder on top of cream before serving.
11. Enjoy!